Emulsifiers

E491

Sorbitan Monostearate (SMS)

E491, known as sorbitan monostearate, is an additive used as an emulsifier and fat stabilizer. It is used in baking and bakery products to improve dough handling, enhance bread structure, and help maintain freshness.

Benefits and Uses:

• Improves dough consistency, providing a more elastic and smooth texture.

• Increases bread volume, helping the bread become fluffier and softer.

• Delays staling, extending the freshness period of the bread.

• Enhances the fermentation process, allowing yeast to work more efficiently.

• Ensures the mixing of fat and water, helping the dough to be homogeneous and improving product quality.

E491 is an important additive used in many products such as bread, cakes, biscuits, and bakery goods, which helps dough be processed more efficiently.